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A 'Brother' Meant Kinsman
Commentators explain that when Jacob identified himself as Rachel's 'father's brother,' he was using a common Hebrew expression for a close male relative. He was actually Laban's nephew, as his mother, Rebekah, was Laban's sister. This broader use of family terms is seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as when Lot is called Abraham's brother.
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18th Century
Theologian
Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”
Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…
19th Century
Bishop
Her father’s brother. —Really his nephew; but terms of relationship are used in a very indefinite way in Hebrew. (Compare to Genes…
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob told Rachel
Or "had told" F9 her; before he kissed her, and lift up his voice and wept, as Aben…
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17th Century
Minister
See Rachel's humility and industry. Nobody needs to be ashamed of honest, useful labour, nor should it hinder anyone's advancement. When Jacob unde…